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Les Misérables School Edition at Pioneer High School

Les Miserables School Edition at Pioneer High SchoolGet your tickets now for Les Misérables School Edition at Pioneer High School! Pioneer High School’s Glue Factory along with the Advanced Drama will be presenting Les Misérables School Edition nightly from Oct. 23-26, 2024 at the Steve Dini Stage at Pioneer High School. Les Misérables School Edition is a version of the classic musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schöneberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. The Glue Factory Players are a group of adults at Pioneer High School who put on a musical every October to raise money for the school’s drama program.

Reserved seating can be purchased online at phsdrama.ludus.com. General seating will be sold at the door each night starting at 6:30 pm.

Students $7
Seniors $10
Adults $15

All sales are final and will be considered a generous donation.

The Steve Dini Stage at Pioneer High School is located at 1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose.

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Halloween Party 2024

Halloween Party 2024Kids, come in your Halloween costume and join the Almaden Community Center Halloween Party 2024! It will be a fun-filled time with games, delicious treats, crafts, stories, and a chance to decorate your very own pumpkin!

When: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 10-11:30 am
Ages: 3-5
Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

Register in person at the Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com for course # 252.2.1300 / $25

 

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Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic

Almaden Senior Association Beach Party PicnicGet your tickets now for the Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic at the Almaden Community Center! The party is on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 12-3pm.

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Buffet of spiral wrap sandwiches, mini corn dogs, hot wings, salad, fruit, and cheese plates.
  • Dessert and Island punch.
  • Fun and games such as Connect 4, Cornhole and Jenga.
  • Popcorn as you enter the party.
  • A photo booth to save your memories of the day.
  • Musical entertainment by Pan Extasy steel drum band.

Wear beach attire: bright shirts, shorts, sandals, caftans, sun hats (no bikinis or speedos, please).

Tickets for the Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic are on sale from 8-10am in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center through July 8th or until sold out, $22 for members or $25 for non-members (cash or check only). Call Jeanne at 408-425-5723 for more information.

Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024

Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024Get ready for another summer of great live music at the Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024 at Greystone Park!

Thursday July 11, 2024: Houserockers

Thursday July 18, 2024: Joey Oddo – Electric Bass / Blind Pilots

Thursday July 25, 2024: The Iconics

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024: First Call

Concerts start at 6:30pm and are free entry. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family!

Greystone Park is located at Camden Avenue and Mt. Carmel Drive in the Shadow Brook neighborhood of Almaden Valley.

Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de Mayo Event

Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de MayoTickets go on sale soon for the Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de Mayo event! The event will be held this year on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12-3pm.

Come join the excitement for a Cinco de Mayo Mexican Taco Lunch served at noon followed by entertainment by Latin Pop Duo, IndiviDuo.

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 15 from 8-10am and every M,W,F in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center until sold out. $22 for members, $25 for non-members, cash or check.

Call Jeanne for more information at 408.425.5723.

About the Almaden Senior Association

The Almaden Senior Association is an all-volunteer organization of Active Adults (50+) which initiates, supports and promotes programs and activities for the active adult population at the City-operated Almaden Community Center. The Association works in collaboration with City staff responsible for operating the Center.

The Association meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. Membership offers opportunities to enjoy…

  • Exercise classes for all levels and abilities.
  • Lunch events with entertainment run by members of the association.
  • Trips with local and not so local places of interest.

Stop by the front desk at the Almaden Community Center and ask for an application or apply online here. Annual membership is free, and includes a monthly newsletter with upcoming events and information for our members plus discounts for classes for Active Adults 50+ at the Almaden Community Center. Find out more on the Almaden Senior Association website.

Almaden Senior Association
at the Almaden Community Center
6445 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120

Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2024

Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2024 - Images of lanterns on the lake

Tickets are on sale now for the Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park June 21-23, 2024. Along with entry to the festival, each adult and youth ticket comes with a floating lantern kit, commemorative drawstring bag, and more.

Gates open at 5:30, when you and your family can enjoy food trucks, music and fun! At 8:00 you’ll design your lantern, and then from 8:30 – 10:00 is the Lantern Launch, where you’ll witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and their lights reflecting upon the water.

The price covers the cost of collecting and removing the lanterns from the water following the event as well as cleaning up any trash that may have been previously been in or around the water.

In addition, Water Lantern Festival supports the mission of Water.org in helping to provide safe water and sanitation to families around the world.

Learn more about this amazing family fun event and get tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.

Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2023

Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2023The Almaden Valley Summer Concert series 2023 returns to Greystone Park this month with another excellent lineup!

July 6, 2023: The Houserockers

July 13, 2023: Knee Deep

July 20, 2023: First Call

July 27, 2023: Snarky Cats

Concerts start at 6:30pm and are free entry. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family!

Greystone Park is located at Camden Avenue and Mt. Carmel Drive, San Jose, CA 95120

Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2023

Water Lantern Festival - Images of lanterns on Almaden LakeTickets are on sale now for the Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park July 21-23, 2023. Along with entry to the festival, each adult and youth ticket comes with a floating lantern kit, commemorative drawstring bag, and more.

Gates open at 5:30, when you and your family can enjoy food trucks, music and fun! At 8:00 you’ll design your lantern, and then at 8:30 is the Lantern Launch, where you’ll witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and their lights reflecting upon the water. Learn more about this amazing event and get tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.

Water Lantern Festival is a proud supporter of Water.org, an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed millions of lives around the world with safe water and sanitation.

Virtual 5K Art & Wine Community Event

Virtual 5K Art & Wine Community EventThe Almaden Valley Women’s Club will be hosting its 2nd annual Virtual 5k Art & Wine Community Event from June 26-July 3, 2022, in place of the annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. The Virtual 5K Art & Wine Community Event is fun for the whole family. Participants can follow a suggested mapped route provided by the Women’s Club, or they can use their own route at their leisure over the 8-day duration.

In keeping with the AVWC tradition, they will be kicking off this event with the 2022 logo contest. One winner and two finalists’ logos will be selected from submissions by eligible students. The final logo will be featured on their yearly commemorative wine glass, the 5K event t-shirt and swag bag, and 2022 marketing material.

As with the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, 100% of proceeds will be awarded to local schools and charities. For more details and to donate, visit: https://www.almadenwomen.org.

Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2022

Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake ParkTickets are selling fast for the Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park! This popular family friendly event will take place this year on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1, 2022. Early bird tickets are on sale now until March 31. Along with entry to the festival, each ticket comes with a floating lantern kit, commemorative drawstring bag, and more. Gates open at 5:00, when you can enjoy food trucks, music and fun! At 7:30 you’ll design your lantern, and then at 8:00 is the Lantern Launch, where you’ll witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and their lights reflecting upon the water. Learn more about this amazing event and get tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.

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